Daniel Passarella vs Omar Sívori
Both Argentina. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Daniel Passarella
Argentina · 1974–1986 · CB
- Rank in Argentina
- #4 of 33
- Caps · Argentina
- 70 · 22 goals
- Clubs
- Club Atlético River Plate, ACF Fiorentina, Inter Milan
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1978 · FIFA World Cup 1986
When Argentina beat the Netherlands at the Monumental on 25 June 1978, the trophy went into his hands before anyone else's, and he finished a centre-back career with 134 goals in 451 matches. Career record: 70 caps and 22 goals for Argentina; club career at Club Atlético River Plate, ACF Fiorentina, Inter Milan; honours include FIFA World Cup 1978, FIFA World Cup 1986.
Omar Sívori
Argentina · 1956–1962 · SS
- Rank in Argentina
- #6 of 33
- Caps · Argentina
- 19 · 9 goals
- Clubs
- Club Atlético River Plate, Juventus, SSC Napoli
- Honours
- 1× Ballon d'Or
Argentina's 1957 South American Championship was won by a forward line the press called the carasucias, and he was the one playing with his socks rolled down to his ankles, treating the nutmeg as a signature. Career record: 19 caps and 9 goals for Argentina; club career at Club Atlético River Plate, Juventus, SSC Napoli; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or.
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Daniel Passarella is editorial rank 4 and Omar Sívori rank 6 in Argentina's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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